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[ August 5, 2026 ] Retirement Gathering Planned for Longtime Lake Waccamaw State Park Superintendent Columbus County
[ August 5, 2026 ] Legal Beef: Can the Police Seach Your Phone at a Traffic Stop? Legal Advice (Legal Beef)
[ August 5, 2026 ] Two Men Arrested After Theft and Break‑In Investigations Columbus County
[ August 5, 2026 ] Tabor City Man Charged With Felony After Manufacturing‑Facility Incident Columbus County
[ August 5, 2026 ] Sheriff’s Office Investigating $8,400 Medical Fraud Incident Columbus County

Whiteville Church Joins Nourish Hope Distribution Network

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Saturday event supports growing demand for regional food assistance WHITEVILLE, NC — Facts of Life Outreach Community Based Programs is expanding its Nourish Hope food distribution schedule, adding a Saturday drive‑thru event in Whiteville while continuing […]

Columbus Regional Earns National Gold Plus Award for Excellence in Stroke Care

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE — Columbus Regional Healthcare System has earned top national recognition for its stroke care, receiving the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines – Stroke Gold Plus award for 2026. The honor highlights hospitals […]

Nakina Resident Charged with Intent to Sell Schedule II Narcotics

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

NAKINA, NC — A local man was taken into custody Monday afternoon following a narcotics investigation conducted by Columbus County Sheriff’s deputies. James Curtis Reaves, 43, of 1621 Ramsey Ford Road, Nakina, was arrested at […]

Lake Waccamaw Woman Charged in Early-Morning Hit-and-Run Incident

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

LAKE WACCAMAW, NC — A Lake Waccamaw woman was arrested early Tuesday following an investigation into a traffic collision that left at least one person injured. Elizabeth Ann Respess, 43, of 4019 Waccamaw Shores Road, […]

Tabor City Man Charged with Stolen Guns and Serial Number Alteration

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

TABOR CITY, NC — An investigation by the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office resulted in the arrest of a Tabor City man on multiple weapons and stolen property offenses Monday evening. Nicky Delane Blackwell, 54, of […]

TODAY’S WEATHER FORECAST: Wednesday July 29th

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Brunswick County Forecast Today Sunny, with a high near 92. West wind around 7 mph. Tonight Mostly clear, with a low around 71. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Thursday Sunny, […]

Cerro Gordo Resident Facing 12 Felony Counts in Serial Break-In Ring

July 29, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — A 34-year-old man from Cerro Gordo has been linked to multiple property crimes across Columbus County following a targeted law enforcement operation. Jonathan Andrew Rose, of 312 Gowans Vann Road, was arrested […]

Loved Ones of Amanda Green and Daughter Arabella Urge Lawmakers to Strengthen N.C. Fatal Crash Penalties

July 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

Loved ones of Amanda Green and Daughter Arabella Urge Lawmakers to Strengthen NC Fatal Crash Penalties By Coastal Carolina News Staff Writer A North Carolina family is calling for stronger penalties in fatal crash cases […]

Cerro Gordo Man Arrested on Kidnapping, Gun, and Violent Assault Charges

July 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

CERRO GORDO, NC — A 36-year-old Cerro Gordo resident is facing a slew of serious violent crime charges following a major domestic disturbance. Christopher Arron Blackwell, residing at 1483 Coleman Cemetery Road, was taken into […]

Christ‑Centered Recovery Program Meets Weekly in Whiteville

July 28, 2026 Coastal Carolina News Staff 0

WHITEVILLE, NC — Celebrate Recovery, a national Christ‑centered recovery program founded in 1991 to help people work through “hurts, habits, and hang‑ups,” is offered weekly at Crossroads Church in Whiteville. The ministry combines worship, teaching, […]